As a newly diagnosed IC patient, you're probably feeling overwhelmed. One way to gain clarity is by reading the best books on IC.
(1)The IC Survival Guide by Robert Moldwin IS the best resource on IC therapies and pain control. This is the book you take to every doctors appointment to credibility check any proposed treatments. For example, silver nitrate or clorpactin are now rarely used for IC. Just $13.99
(2) A Taste of the Good Life: A Cookbook for an IC Diet was written by Bev Laumann, clearly one of the best support group leaders in the USA. Bev's knowledge of diet is comprehensive. This book is far more than just a book with recipes. The first half provides excellent strategies for finding low acid foods, wines, coffees, etc. etc. And, there is an awesome appendix that covers vitamins and those IC friendly foods that are rich in nutrition. $24.99
(3) Confident Choices: Customizing the IC Diet is the newest book on the IC scene. Written by registered dietitan Julie Beyer, it will help you develop a very well balanced, nutritious and healthy meal plan! $20.00
(4) Patient to Patient: Managing IC & Related Conditions is the self help bible for women with IC. From hormones and allergies, exercise to sexual intimacy, author Gaye Sandler has written a truly helpful resource for patients struggling with day to day living. $14.99
(5) The ICN Special Report on Managing Flares can help you isolate what is triggering your IC flares, how to manage them and, most of all, how to prevent future flares. A lot of events can trigger bladder irritation and it takes a patient detective to manage them well. Just $12.50
Don't forget to stay informed of the latest IC resources by receiving the IC Optimist, the ICN's full color newsletter... for as little as $20 a year by email!
All of these resources and subscriptions are available for purchase in the ICN shop at: http://www.icnshop.com. We usually ship within 48 hours!
Jill
(1)The IC Survival Guide by Robert Moldwin IS the best resource on IC therapies and pain control. This is the book you take to every doctors appointment to credibility check any proposed treatments. For example, silver nitrate or clorpactin are now rarely used for IC. Just $13.99
(2) A Taste of the Good Life: A Cookbook for an IC Diet was written by Bev Laumann, clearly one of the best support group leaders in the USA. Bev's knowledge of diet is comprehensive. This book is far more than just a book with recipes. The first half provides excellent strategies for finding low acid foods, wines, coffees, etc. etc. And, there is an awesome appendix that covers vitamins and those IC friendly foods that are rich in nutrition. $24.99
(3) Confident Choices: Customizing the IC Diet is the newest book on the IC scene. Written by registered dietitan Julie Beyer, it will help you develop a very well balanced, nutritious and healthy meal plan! $20.00
(4) Patient to Patient: Managing IC & Related Conditions is the self help bible for women with IC. From hormones and allergies, exercise to sexual intimacy, author Gaye Sandler has written a truly helpful resource for patients struggling with day to day living. $14.99
(5) The ICN Special Report on Managing Flares can help you isolate what is triggering your IC flares, how to manage them and, most of all, how to prevent future flares. A lot of events can trigger bladder irritation and it takes a patient detective to manage them well. Just $12.50
Don't forget to stay informed of the latest IC resources by receiving the IC Optimist, the ICN's full color newsletter... for as little as $20 a year by email!
All of these resources and subscriptions are available for purchase in the ICN shop at: http://www.icnshop.com. We usually ship within 48 hours!
Jill
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